By
Brigitha Kimario, Serengeti
Nkoba
Mabula, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for Tourism, has urged the management of
Serengeti National Park and the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) to enhance
efforts in promoting domestic tourism through innovative approaches. During his
working visit to the Serengeti, Mabula emphasized the importance of educating
local communities about the benefits of domestic tourism.
"Continue
providing education on domestic tourism in colleges, secondary, and primary
schools, as well as to teachers and institutions. Gradually, they will
understand and start special travel programs to make it affordable,"
Mabula stated.
The
Deputy Permanent Secretary also praised the park's officers and rangers for
their professionalism despite the challenges they face, assuring them that
their concerns would be conveyed to higher authorities.
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Conservation Commissioner, TANAPA's Deputy Commissioner for Conservation and Business Development, Massana Mwishawa, highlighted the consistent influx of visitors to Serengeti National Park throughout the year. He noted that the park faces significant challenges, particularly regarding infrastructure, as the number of flights, vehicles, and visitors continues to rise.
"The
major challenge in this park is the road infrastructure and some airstrips, as
the number of planes, vehicles, and guests increases day by day," Mwishawa
said.
Mwishawa
expressed gratitude for the government's ongoing efforts to improve
infrastructure and development projects within the national parks.
Nkoba
Mabula's visit includes an inspection of various development projects in
Serengeti National Park, which has been recognized as the best park in Africa
for five consecutive years. The park is world-renowned for its annual
wildebeest migration and its diverse wildlife, including the famous "Big
Five."
